Advocacy and Information

Community Partnerships | 919-781-3616: Provides services to people with disabilities of all ages. Programs include: preschool services, brain injury support services, supported employment, and family education.

Family Support Network | 919-662-4600: Provides services to families of children with developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses or other special needs.

Resources for Seniors | 919-872-7933: Provides information on home and community-based resources so that disabled and senior adults can maximize their independence for as long as possible while remaining in their home.

Home Modifications and Accessibility

Center for Independent Living | 919-715-0543: Home modifications and assistive equipment.

Center for Universal Design | 800-647-6777: Assists with planning for modifications in homes. Will talk with callers about needs and can send information packet.

Imagine | 919-779-3487: Accepts donated mobility and other durable medical equipment, and has donated equipment available at no charge.

Resources for Seniors Housing and Home Improvement | 919-872-7933: Home adaptations including wheelchair ramps, grab bars; minor home repair related to health and safety. For homeowners 55 and older, fees are based on income.

Ramp and other product companies.. Multiple companies rent or sell a variety of home modification supplies.

Social Security

Social Security Administration | 800-772-1213: Provides information on Social Security benefits and Medicare, Social Security Disability Benefits and SSI.

Transportation

Accessible Raleigh Transportation | (ART) 919-890-3459: If you are a Raleigh resident with a physical or mental disability that makes it impossible to drive a car and/or use the city bus system, you are eligible for ART. The ART program provides subsidized door-to-door transportation service through participating taxi companies within Raleigh’s city limits and within a 3/4 mile of CAT fixed routes.

Capital Area Transit - City Bus Service | 919-828-7228: Discounted rates are available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Durham Area Transit Authority | 919-485-RIDE: Discounted rates are available for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

DATA ACCESS | 919-560-1551: Provides curb-to-curb transportation service for eligible riders. DATA ACCESS operates service to all locations within the City of Durham and to any location outside the City that is three-quarters of a mile of any fixed-route service operated by DATA. DATA ACCESS provides service during the same hours and on the same days as the regular fixed-route service. Must submit application.

NACo Prescription Drug Discount Card | www.wakegov.com/naco: Drug discount card program which helps individuals save money on their prescription medications that are not covered by insurance. Savings average 20%.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance | 888-477-2669 | www.pparx.org: Offers a single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.

VA Prescription: Benefit for all honorably discharged veterans, must be enrolled in the VA and must be seen by VA doctor.

Miscellaneous Resources

Resources for Seniors | 919-872-7933 | www.resourcesforseniors.com: Provides home/community-based services so that disabled and senior adults can maximize their independence while remaining in their homes.